Martin Denny - Exotica!: the tiki world of Martin Denny

Martin Denny - the acknowledged creator of the 'Exotica' genre of music, often referred to as "the father of exotica". 29 tracks including all his biggest hit singles, including the mono and stereo recordings of 'Quiet Village', the tune that started it all. Among the tracks are 'exotica' arrangements of well-known standards written by Rodgers & Hammerstein, Hoagy Carmichael, Charles Trenet and Les Baxter among others. This CD offers the perfect introduction to exotica for the new listener as well as a comprehensive choice of tracks for fans of Denny and the genre. The CD booklet contains personal reminiscences by Martin Denny and the man who produced most of his recorded work, Liberty Records founder Si Waronker, in a thousand plus word essay.

tracklist -
    1 Stranger in Paradise
    2 Hawaiianwar Chant
    3 Coronation
    4 Sake Rock
    5 Paradise Found
    6 Firecracker
    7 Martinique
    8 My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii Cha Cha Cha
    9 Tune from Rangoon
    10 Happy Talk
    11 Pagan Love Song
    12 Laura
    13 Quiet Village
    14 Trade Winds
    15 My Isle of Golden Dreams
    16 Stardust
    17 Song of the Islands
    18 Flotsam and Jetsam
    19 Beyond the Sea (La Mer)
    20 Off Shore
    21 Sentimental Journey
    22 Beyond the Reef
    23 Baubles Bangles and Beads
    24 Cross Current
    25 The Enchanted Sea
    26 Sucu Sucu
    27 Cast Your Fate to the Wind
    28 A Taste of Honey
    29 Quiet Village